| | Santa Monica, CA | Fort Worth, TX | United States |
| Overall | 161.7 | 101.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 111.4 | 97.7 | 100 |
| Health | 90.2 | 99.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 622.0 | 86.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,656,900 | $306,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,080.0% | 10,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 154.8 | 113.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 133.5 | 109.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Santa Monica 
24 Reviews
I moved here to Santa Monica over 10 years ago from Oklahoma City. I was surprised to see that Oklahoma City was ranked higher than Santa Monica on best places.
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I've lived in Santa Monica for over 30 years. It's a Mediterranean climate--sunny and temperate when the rest of the country is under snow! I am walking distance to More
I have lived in this city for 4 decades, and it is never been worse than it is now. It is a dangerous disgusting hell hole. Between the crime, the homeless that are not More
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Reviews for Fort Worth 
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This city is one of the best in Texas! It has a small-town atmosphere with friendly people. It has a strong southern charm feel, and there are plenty things to do. The More
I moved here from the Midwest in 2015. The best decision I could have made. Living in North Fort Worth, I couldn’t have for a better feel coming from a high crime rate More
Fort Worth may have a reputation for being an overgrown cowboy town, but that's not an accurate representation. The city's art institutions are the finest in Texas and More
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